DC Joins VP Harris at White House to Address Opioid Crisis lauren.massey

Earlier this week, I met with Vice President Kamala Harris, Dr. Rahul Gupta, Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, and seven other state AGs at the White House to discuss state and federal efforts to address the opioid crisis—a crisis that has caused immense harm in communities across the country and that demands urgent action.

Consumer Alert: Payments on Federal Student Loans Will Resume in October

In response to the COVID-19 emergency, the federal government paused student loan payments and set interest rates to 0% for eligible federal student loans. The national COVID-19 emergency ended on May 11, 2023, and Congress recently passed a law preventing further extensions of the payment pause. Student loan interest will resume starting on September 1, 2023, and borrowers will have to restart payments in October. The U.S. Department of Education will notify borrowers before payments restart. Loan servicers should also provide borrowers with billing statements or notices at least 21 days before their first payments are due.

Owners of Four Apartment Complexes in DC Ordered to Fix Hazardous Living Conditions lauren.massey

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) works tirelessly to ensure District residents are safe in their homes. When landlords and property managers violate tenants’ rights and ignore health and safety requirements, our team springs into action.

Consumer Alert: DC Restaurants Are Barred from Charging Deceptive Fees linnaea.honlstuenkel

The District’s Consumer Protection Procedures Act grants District consumers the right to complete, accurate, and timely information whenever they purchase goods or services—including when they place orders at restaurants.

Consumer Alert: Questions and Answers on Abortion Care and Freedom of Expression in the District of Columbia linnaea.honlstuenkel

At the Office of Attorney General, we stand up for people’s rights, including their rights to access health care and to peacefully protest.

Consumer Alert: Drive Safe This Holiday Season linnaea.honlstuenkel

While impaired driving fatalities tragically occur year-round, evidence shows that the holiday season is a particularly dangerous time on the roadways.